The tariff classification of a woman’s knit jacket from China.

NY M84469 July 6, 2006 CLA-2-61:RR:NC:TA:359 M84469 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6102.30.2010 Ms. Lori J.P. Boullet Columbia Sportswear Company 14375 NW Science Park Drive Portland, OR 97229 RE: The tariff classification of a woman’s knit jacket from China. Dear Ms. Boullet: In your letter dated June 19, 2006, you requested a classification ruling. Your sample is being returned as requested. The submitted sample, style number EL6862, is a woman’s jacket that is constructed from 100% polyester fleece knit fabric. This garment is normally worn over other garments for warmth and protection from the elements. The jacket features a stand-up collar that can be folded down; long sleeves with zippered cuffs, a full front opening with a zipper closure; 2 front zippered pockets at the waist; a zippered pocket at the upper left chest area, and a hemmed bottom with a drawstring. A “Columbia Sportswear” logo is on the right pocket, and a “Titanium” logo is on the left sleeve. The applicable subheading for the jacket will be 6102.30.2010, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for women’s overcoats…ski jackets…and similar articles, knitted, other than those of heading 6104: of man made fibers: other: other: women’s. The duty rate will be 28.2% ad valorem. Duty rates are provided for your convenience and are subject to change. The text of the most recent HTSUS and the accompanying duty rates are provided on World Wide Web at http://www.usitc.gov/tata/hts/. The jacket falls within textile category designation 635. Quota and visa status are the result of international agreements that are subject to frequent renegotiations and changes. To obtain the most current information as to whether quota and visa requirements apply to this merchandise, we suggest that you check, close to the time of shipment, the “Textile Status Report for Absolute Quotas” available at our web site at www.cbp.gov. In addition, you will find current information on textile import quotas, textile safeguard actions and related issues at the web site of the Office of Textiles and Apparel, at otexa.ita.doc.gov. This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177). A copy of the ruling or the control number indicated above should be provided with the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If you have any questions regarding the ruling, contact National Import Specialist Camille R. Ferraro at 646-733-3049. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division